Walking Tour in Lausanne Switzerland

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Walking Tour in Lausanne Switzerland

2 Adults x $67.34

$134.68

Approx Total

$134.68

Inclusions / Exclusions

Mobile ticket
Offered in: German, English, French
Professional Guide

usually 1 stop CHF 12.00 total, depending on beverage ordered
Private transportation
Gratuities
good shoes

Overview

The tours in our catalog are fun, interactive, and adaptable. You will receive the standard historical data but also the quirky anecdotes that make a town a home. Your guide: Native of the French-speaking part of Switzerland, I have been guiding Swiss-curious groups since 2020. I enjoy sharing my joy at hearing new historical anecdotes about places and their people. I can take visitors with me on those journeys in English, French or German. English has become my natural language, after spending a few years in London, training as a theater technician and working in a cinema. I have also extensively traveled the USA.

Meeting points

We are meeting inside the MHL (if the tour starts between 11am and 5pm) or in front of it. It is South of the Cathedral.

End point

Itinerary

Cathedrale de Lausanne

Brief visit of the interior of the Cathedral, walking around the déambulatoire, admiring the stain glass windows, the gothic architecture, and the magnificent organ designed by Giugiaro

25 minutes
Palais de Rumine

Crossing the Place de la Riponne, a brief explanation of the role of the building and historical events in it + today's use. Construction of the building began in September 1898 according to plans by Lyon architect Gaspard André.

20 minutes
Tour de l'Ale

A brief walk around the tower with a historical context explanation. Built-in 1340, its primary role was to defend the Faubourg de l'Ale, a district outside the walls that then extended in front of the Porte de Saint-Laurent.

20 minutes
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crossing the Chauderon Bridge. Built between 1904 and 1905, is made up of two parallel bridges

20 minutes
Casino de Montbenon

Visit the Montbenon Casino and its gardens. Built in 1908, the Casino de Montbenon enjoys a unique location in Lausanne. Contrary to what its name suggests, the “Casino” has never housed a games room.

20 minutes
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View of the Grand Pont with historical explanations. Part of the designs by engineer Pichard to avoid the traffic jams in the old town, the Grand Pont is the first in several colossal urban projects. Work began in 1839 and was finished, with much pomp, in 1844 due to safety concerns

15 minutes
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visit the train station and up on the platforms. Inaugurated in 1856, the train station changed the urban landscape of Lausanne drastically. The town started to grow South. The building as it is today dates to 1916.

20 minutes

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Participants must be 16 years or older
Not recommended for people with walking disability

Free Cancellation

April 26100% refund

April 27No refund

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Great tour with knowledgeable guide!

Published on Aug, 2024

I spent 3 hours on a tour of Lausanne with Ilona. Fantastic time! I've learned a lot of things and visited places I'd NOT find on my own! Ilona is very kind and pleasant person! Highly recommend to everyone who wants to discover Lausanne!

Tour of Lausanne

Published on Jul, 2024

Excellent in depth guide of Lausanne, very professional and informative, would highly recommend for visitors to this area in Switzerland.

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